GLOBAL PROCESS CONTROL MANAGER

at  Oleon

We are looking for : GLOBAL PROCESS CONTROL MANAGER
located at ERTVELDE.
The job
As a global process control manager, you will take the lead in Oleon’s
process automation long term strategy, responsible for guiding our
different plants in having reliable and up-to-date systems. It is a technical,
high-impact role, powering the key element of Process Automation.

Some of your main duties & responsibilities:

• You will support the development of a corporate vision on operational technology (OT) and strategy on necessary system and software solutions that aligns with business needs.
• You contribute to the life cycle management of OT, as to replacing obsolete equipment.
• You support complex projects within the scope of OT that are to be managed at corporate level (standardization over the plants) or that are related to major strategic CAPEX projects.
• As the expert regarding the Oleon process automation systems (PLC’s, HMIs, SCADA, Instrumentation, Historians, Network and Servers, Process Analytical Tools, MES from the manufacturing installations) you provide substantiated advice and challenge current ways of working.
• You keep your know-how and expertise with the most advanced technologies in this area up to date, analyze opportunities for the organization and translate those in pilot test for value added applications.
• You collaborate with the local OT manager, IT Business partners and process departments. In addition, you will help to further expand local automation teams.In this role, you will report directly to the technical manager.

Whom are we looking for?

• You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree coupled with a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience preferably in a similar industry.
• You have a comprehensive understanding of process automation and PLC/SCADA systems. You have a profound knowledge of Siemens PCS7.
• Your outstanding project management skills equip you with the proficiency to adeptly apply the proper project management method.
• Your coaching and leadership skills empower you to guide teams through transformative journeys.
• Your strong interpersonal skills enable effective collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders.
• You are fluent in English and either Dutch or French.
• You are willing to travel to various Oleon sites (minimum 20%).
• Your entrepreneurial spirit ensures efficient problem-solving.
• You have a strong sense of responsibility and flexible and team-oriented mindset.

What’s in it for you?
You will join an organization that is among the top of its segment and pays great attention to its employees. In this challenging and varied position, you are encouraged to take initiative and develop yourself. You can count on an attractive salary, supplemented with numerous benefits (company car, bonus, meal vouchers, CLA90, bicycle allowance, bicycle lease plan) and a strong insurance plan. Work-life balance is important with the possibility of 19 extra (ADV) leave days.

• You will support the development of a corporate vision on operational technology (OT) and strategy on necessary system and software solutions that aligns with business needs.
• You contribute to the life cycle management of OT, as to replacing obsolete equipment.
• You support complex projects within the scope of OT that are to be managed at corporate level (standardization over the plants) or that are related to major strategic CAPEX projects.
• As the expert regarding the Oleon process automation systems (PLC’s, HMIs, SCADA, Instrumentation, Historians, Network and Servers, Process Analytical Tools, MES from the manufacturing installations) you provide substantiated advice and challenge current ways of working.
• You keep your know-how and expertise with the most advanced technologies in this area up to date, analyze opportunities for the organization and translate those in pilot test for value added applications.
• You collaborate with the local OT manager, IT Business partners and process departments. In addition, you will help to further expand local automation teams.In this role, you will report directly to the technical manager